Christian Fiscal Court heard an update on flooding and celebrated April as Month of the Military Child at their Tuesday morning meeting.
Two proclamations were read by Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam, Oak Grove Mayor Jackie Oliver and Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight to start the meeting, declaring April 15th as Wear Purple Day and April as Month of the Military Child. Judge Gilliam says those children make many sacrifices in their young lives, and are deserving of recognition.
He also took the time to thank Fort Campbell for their efforts in Christian County, especially in Oak Grove, in flood response and recovery efforts.
Western Kentucky experienced record-breaking flooding from Wednesday through Sunday, with Aerial Flood Warnings still in effect across the area as flood waters linger and roads remain closed. Judge Gilliam impressed on the importance of never driving around barricades—and they’ve even had some instances of individuals moving road closure signs and barricades out of the road. He says while you might make it through, the person coming behind you may not.
He says they did have a couple of county buildings sustain damage from the flooding, including portions of the Christian County Jail and the Kentucky Regional Driver’s Licensing Office.
The judge says as water recedes from area roadways, the Christian County Road Department is hard at work inspecting roads and bridges to make sure they weren’t damaged in the storms.
Judge Gilliam urged citizens to continue reporting their damages, as it allows County and City governments to make a strong case for receiving federal relief funding.
In the agenda, magistrates declared some vehicles and equipment from the Christian County Sheriff’s Department as surplus, and also approved a Clerk Storage fees fund transfer.
